Rupee weakness is now a five-channel threat to the Indian economy, BofA warns

The weakening Indian currency is causing a broad, five-channel macroeconomic shock that could change everything from business sentiment to fiscal accounts, Bank of America Global Research said in a report on Monday, arguing that the rupee’s decline “could and will impact several macroeconomic variables in India, if it persists.”The warning comes as the rupee closed […]

RBI’s Balancing Act: Inflation provides a smoother policy path even as rupee weakness raises questions

In a policy landscape shaped by declining inflation and a steadily weakening rupee, the former deputy governor of the RBI R.Gandhi offered a nuanced view of the central bank’s priorities over the coming months. His comments come amid increasing scrutiny of the Reserve Bank of India’s stance on both price stability and currency management. Inflation, […]

Commodity Radar: For every 20 to 30 paise rupees fall, domestic gold gains Rs 100-150/10g. LKP analyst advises buying on dips

Domestic gold yields fell today, reflecting international prices, as uncertainty over US Federal Reserve rate cuts in December looms in a divided house. Last month’s meeting of policymakers saw unusual divisions within the U.S. central bank, with some members favoring looser policy while others pushed for tougher conditions.Fed Chairman Jerome Powell described them as “widely […]